When people use sex and vulgarity to get success or earn money either
directly or indirectly, how it is different from prostitution.
India must guard against rising obscenity in media. It is moving towards semi pornography. And what internet is doing, is known to all.
Where is the class for which India was known for ??
Unfortunately this rising obscenity is shielded behind certain standard arguments
- freedom of expression
- freedom of media
- expression of art
- people's desire and demand
On the other hand there are certain groups who become self appointed watchdogs and use every opportunity to create a show which is only in their self interest.
No one is genuinely concerned about balancing the freedom with responsibility. The damaging impact on society is subtle but deep. Sexual crimes do not happen in impulse, they are cultivated in minds.
No one can be against glamor or freedom of expression or freedom of art. But at the same time it should not become degraded form of sexuality be it print media, advertisements or movies.
Obscenity and vulgarity can never be expression of art.
So who will decide. True there is no clear cut line of separation but few things can help:
- There should be no social or moral policing. No one has right to use force to tell others what to do or what not except when it becomes illegal. Even then it should be through proper system.
- Social courts supervised by bench of eminent citizens can bridge the gap and help in creating discipline. They can suggest controls and reforms to guide society.
- Obscenity must be controlled by self discipline and social control which should be peaceful but clear and specific. People must reject obscene and vulgar material. It should be clear that - Sex does not sell.
- Attitude of those using such material is visible. Those trying to sell sex must be discouraged.
- India is not having good role models. Politicians and other celebrities are doing more harm to society than good.
India must choose its course:
Class or Crass
India must guard against rising obscenity in media. It is moving towards semi pornography. And what internet is doing, is known to all.
Where is the class for which India was known for ??
Unfortunately this rising obscenity is shielded behind certain standard arguments
- freedom of expression
- freedom of media
- expression of art
- people's desire and demand
On the other hand there are certain groups who become self appointed watchdogs and use every opportunity to create a show which is only in their self interest.
No one is genuinely concerned about balancing the freedom with responsibility. The damaging impact on society is subtle but deep. Sexual crimes do not happen in impulse, they are cultivated in minds.
No one can be against glamor or freedom of expression or freedom of art. But at the same time it should not become degraded form of sexuality be it print media, advertisements or movies.
Obscenity and vulgarity can never be expression of art.
So who will decide. True there is no clear cut line of separation but few things can help:
- There should be no social or moral policing. No one has right to use force to tell others what to do or what not except when it becomes illegal. Even then it should be through proper system.
- Social courts supervised by bench of eminent citizens can bridge the gap and help in creating discipline. They can suggest controls and reforms to guide society.
- Obscenity must be controlled by self discipline and social control which should be peaceful but clear and specific. People must reject obscene and vulgar material. It should be clear that - Sex does not sell.
- Attitude of those using such material is visible. Those trying to sell sex must be discouraged.
- India is not having good role models. Politicians and other celebrities are doing more harm to society than good.
India must choose its course:
Class or Crass
